Key Vietnamese vocabulary for holidays, traditions, and social customs, with brief notes on greetings, hospitality, and gift-giving etiquette. Front: the Vietnamese word or phrase. Back: English meaning and brief cultural note.
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- Tết
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Vietnamese Lunar New Year, the biggest holiday with family reunions, special foods, and new clothes.- Chúc Tết
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Lunar New Year greeting meaning 'Happy New Year', used when visiting families during Tết.- Lì xì
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Lucky money given in red envelopes by elders to children during Tết.- Bánh chưng
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Square sticky rice cake eaten during Tết, symbolizing the earth in traditional belief.- Bánh tét
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Cylindrical sticky rice cake eaten during Tết, representing heaven in traditional symbolism.- Lễ Trung Thu
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Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated with lanterns, mooncakes, and children's activities.- Áo dài
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Long traditional Vietnamese tunic worn at formal occasions by both men and women.- Nón lá
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Conical straw hat, a symbol of Vietnam traditionally used for sun protection and farming.- Xin chào
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Hello or greeting; use 'chào anh/chị' when greeting elders to show respect.- Cảm ơn
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Thank you; often accompanied by hand gesture over heart to show gratitude.- Tạm biệt
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Goodbye; can be accompanied by a slight bow to show respect when departing.- Xin lỗi
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Excuse me or I'm sorry; used both for minor interruptions and sincere apologies.- Vâng
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Yes, but used as a respectful affirmation, especially to elders or in formal contexts.- Anh
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Older brother or respectful form of address for older men, showing deference.- Chị
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Older sister or respectful form of address for older women, showing deference.
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